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12 Foods That Prevent Inflammation And Help You To Heal
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10. Tart Cherries
We aren’t talking about sweet cherries, like Bing cherries, but we mean those sour cherries! The kind that makes you pucker your lips a bit when you eat them. Regular consumption of tart cherries (or cherry juice) consumed a week before a strenuous exercise event, such as a marathon, helped to reduce post-exercise muscle pain and inflammation, according to a 2010 study done at the Oregon Health and Science University. Researchers suggest eating 1.5 cups of tart cherries every day or drinking 1 cup of pure cherry juice. Look for unsweetened juice made from organic tart cherries to get the most anti-inflammation bang for your buck.
11. Purple Sweet Potatoes
Although regular orange sweet potatoes have gained their own anti-inflammation reputation, purple sweet potatoes are the king! The Journal of Medicinal Food published a study in 2011 which reports that these vegetables have powerful anti-inflammatory properties thanks to their high concentration of vitamins E and C, along with beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, and other nutrients. All of which reduce inflammation and the pain that goes along with it. Eating sweet potatoes regularly can reduce inflammation in the nerves and brain tissue as well, so try to eat 1 cup of sweet potatoes on a regular basis. Don’t forget that sweet potatoes make terrific baked fries, chips, cookies, pancakes, and are a great replacement for plain old mashed potatoes. If you can’t find purple sweet potatoes at your supermarket, don’t worry, the regular orange ones will do just fine!
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12. Fish
Salmon, mackerel, tuna, and other types of cold water fish are high in omega-3 fatty acids, which are well-known to reduce inflammation. Numerous studies show that omega-3s play a vital role in reducing cytokines in the body, which are the compounds known to trigger inflammation. Aim to make salmon or other fatty cold water fish a part of your diet 2 to 3 times each week. If you aren’t a fan of fish, you can always take a fish or krill oil supplement. Talk to your doctor about the proper dosage for your condition.
It’s important to realize that dietary components can either prevent inflammation or trigger inflammation in your body, so avoid processed foods, high fructose corn syrup, soy, GMO foods, and other chemically filled foods with artificial ingredients.
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